In the past I procrastinated a lot. The problem I found was that the sheer number of tasks to be done was immense and I would often be paralysed by the thought

In the past I procrastinated a lot. The problem I found was that the sheer number of tasks to be done was immense and I would often be paralysed by the thought of it. So what I did was get a simple task management tool (I use RTM) and started off by just setting 2 tasks per day. It's only 2 tasks, anyone can accomplish 2 tasks in a day. Soon after I got accustomed to it, and I simply ramped it up, first 3 tasks, then 4... very easy. After I got used to the idea of accomplishing things often, then I worried about efficiency, but the secret is to just get started.